Pair up.
Comedians are paired with real companies. Together, they turn the business into a pitch that makes sense and makes people laugh.
THE IDEA IS REALNEW YORK CITY · LIVE COMEDY PITCH SHOW
There’s a place
for you in this room.
Real startups. Real comedy.
One very good night out.
Watch real companies team up with comedians to pitch an investor panel. Come for the laughs, pick your favorite, and see who wins the cash prize.
Big ideas. Questionable jokes. Very real businesses.
STARTUPS. STAND-UP.
REAL
STARTUPS.
REAL
COMEDY.
ONE COMPANY + ONE COMEDIANNYC ↗
REAL FOUNDERS✳REAL PITCHES✳REAL LAUGHS✳FUN'D OR FORGET IT✳
01 / THE FORMAT
A founder. A comedian.
One very real pitch.
Make the pitch.
The company and its comedian partner get five minutes to pitch to an investor panel. Real business. Intentional jokes.
THE JOKES ARE INTENTIONALWin the room.
Make the audience laugh and the panel believe. A cash prize is on the line. So is your ability to explain what you do.
EGO SOLD SEPARATELY02 / YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT
Less small talk.
More “wait, that's
a real company?”
A night for founders, investors, comedy fans, and anyone who's ever had an idea on a napkin.
03 / GET INVOLVED
There's a place
for you in this room.
01 / THE AUDIENCE
Something else in mind? Get in touch ↗Bring yourself ↗
You don’t need a startup or a pitch deck. Just come for a night of real pitches and real laughs.
Buy tickets ↗02 / FOUNDERSBring your company ↗
Pair up with a comedian and pitch your business to investors.
03 / COMEDIANSBring the funny ↗
Partner with a company and help turn a real business into a great pitch.
04 / INVESTORSTake a seat on the panel ↗
Meet founders, hear the pitches, and ask the questions that matter.
05 / SPONSORS & VENUESHelp make it happen ↗
Host a show, support the community, or explore a partnership.
04 / THE MERCH
Wear your
questionable judgment.
The Pitch Your Baby Tee
Black Gildan 64000 tee. Front: Pitch your baby. Back: Hope it’s not ugly.
XS–5XL · $35
The FUN'D Pullover
Black Gildan 18000 crewneck. Matching front and back artwork.
S–5XL · $55
THE FUN'D HAT
The FUN'D Black Dad Cap
Black Yupoong 6245CM. Cotton, adjustable buckle, and one clean four-color FUN'D logo. Printed design.
One size · $25
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A FEW FAIR QUESTIONS
Before you
raise your hand.
Do I need to understand startups?+
No. Come for the comedy and leave knowing what at least a few real companies actually do. No venture capital vocabulary test at the door.
Are these actual businesses?+
Yes. Real founders pitch real companies. Each company is paired with a comedian to pitch to the investors. The businesses aren't made up.
Is this only for founders and investors?+
Everyone who enjoys comedy and a good idea is welcome. You don't need a company, a pitch deck, or a fund.
Can my company get involved?+
We're interested in hearing from founders, investors, venues, and potential sponsors. Visit Get involved or email fund@hahacommunity.com.